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senator sessions serves as the chair of donald trump's foreign policy advisory committee. this is 50 minutes. >> ladies and gentlemen, we are extremely pleased to have senator sessions here with us today. fill out a questionnaire and we can learn everything about you. know,ose of you who don't
senator sessions serves as the chair of donald trump's foreign policy advisory committee. this is 50 minutes. >> ladies and gentlemen, we are extremely pleased to have senator sessions here with us today. fill out a questionnaire and we can learn everything about you. know,ose of you who don't
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foreign-policy. those should be the pillars, that should be our guiding light. you are all here because you also believe in those values. you also believe in those guiding principles. says, title of this event we want to see a hemisphere of freedom. say it with me, hemisphere of freedom. as you know, unfortunately, there are too many rogue regimes that seek to undermine this goal at every turn. little by better -- by little, we have witnessed how other countries in our hemisphere have taken a page out of castro's playbook and have been systematically dismantling democratic institutions and continuing with human rights violations. we see today how cooperation between these deficits -- de spots is increasing. they are sharing practices of torture, best practices of repression, best practices of how to stay in power. we see it in venezuela, in nicaragua, whether it is through ambassador green's bringing humanitarian assistance to venezuelans. let's give him a hand. what great three announcements you have made. [applause] rep. ros-lehtinen: targeted regime officials
foreign-policy. those should be the pillars, that should be our guiding light. you are all here because you also believe in those values. you also believe in those guiding principles. says, title of this event we want to see a hemisphere of freedom. say it with me, hemisphere of freedom. as you know, unfortunately, there are too many rogue regimes that seek to undermine this goal at every turn. little by better -- by little, we have witnessed how other countries in our hemisphere have taken a...
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i think new foreign policy is needed. how do restrengthen -- do we strengthen the is, not by the governments, and of people organized, around democracy? >> united states is so unique in many ways. we keep talking about economics. the united states is the foundation of a lot of wonderful actor of its worldwide. philanthropy is uniquely american. the creation of a third sector is very much american. one of the things i have been involved with in the issue of migration for quite some time is the evolution of civil society. particulate, in mexico. for me, the growth of civil society, the checks and balances happen when you have a strong democratic form of government. when the people actually get to choose their elected officials. the elected officials are responsive to their people. particularly in mexico, there is a lot of room for growth. to the degree that the united states assist in strengthening the judiciary. strengthening the judicial process. strengthening local police enforcement with checks and balances. that will i
i think new foreign policy is needed. how do restrengthen -- do we strengthen the is, not by the governments, and of people organized, around democracy? >> united states is so unique in many ways. we keep talking about economics. the united states is the foundation of a lot of wonderful actor of its worldwide. philanthropy is uniquely american. the creation of a third sector is very much american. one of the things i have been involved with in the issue of migration for quite some time is...
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i like to think of usaid as the operations arm of american foreign policy. that serves as both an inspiration and an operational road map. for us, freedom includes the freedom of personal security. the right to be safe and secure in your own home and community. the right to live each day free from fear. we're part of the effort to ensure that throughout the hem hemisphere. trafficers and drug dealers who peddle violence find nowhere to hide. we see intense radification as a step in the hemisphere's response. we're also convinced that eradication alone won't win the fight. won't carry the day. and so we play a role in fostering alternative livelihoods to ensure once coca s removed, crops and rewarding jobs can take root. a few months back i visited peru and saw first happened hour oy partnership with that country and the business community is making eradication more effective and more sustainable. applying technical assistance o improve the local business supplying farmers are high quality seeds. peru's production of expert quality chocolate will more than do
i like to think of usaid as the operations arm of american foreign policy. that serves as both an inspiration and an operational road map. for us, freedom includes the freedom of personal security. the right to be safe and secure in your own home and community. the right to live each day free from fear. we're part of the effort to ensure that throughout the hem hemisphere. trafficers and drug dealers who peddle violence find nowhere to hide. we see intense radification as a step in the...
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this is and always will be central to our foreign policy, not only in the americas, of course, but around the world. that means free and fair elections, a free press, robust civil society, and an independent judiciary. it means government that's transparent and accountable to the people. it means respecting the universal human rights and dignity of every man, woman, and child. including the descendants of indigenous people and immigrants alike. no matter what they look like, no matter what their gender, no matter whom they love. our unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights will be plain when the president visits cuba. last week, i met with represents from civil society and human rights organizations, journalists, clergy, and young people. some of them shared stories of living in cuba. others spoke of the aspirations of their family and friends who remain there. it was powerful and at times emotional. i assured them that human rights will indeed be a key part of our agenda in cuba and that this administration, not the cuban government, will determine which civil society leaders
this is and always will be central to our foreign policy, not only in the americas, of course, but around the world. that means free and fair elections, a free press, robust civil society, and an independent judiciary. it means government that's transparent and accountable to the people. it means respecting the universal human rights and dignity of every man, woman, and child. including the descendants of indigenous people and immigrants alike. no matter what they look like, no matter what...
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foreign policy in general. he is speaking at george washington university's church of library at 6 p.m. eastern comean watch that also alive on c-span. join us tonight from remarks holten.olt and -- and she recently spoke about access to quality education through today at an event organized by harvard university's graduate school of university -- graduate school. >> we have a urban aging,ructure, urban expenses and infrastructure in our urban core. we have kids with a multiplicity of challenges and maybe even more than a barbara johnson's day. on top of all that, we have systems that are pushing great teachers out and away. part of the good news is that great teachers can get jobs everywhere regardless of color go work at able to nasa langley. and help get the man on the moon. but the challenge is now a fighting for equal, great teachers, great curriculum, great facilities. it is a very challenging one. >> a short portion of an holton's remarks. you can see the program tonight at 8:00 eastern on c-span. >> here
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guest: well, i have one of those useless master's degrees in foreign policy. but i think the point i want to take away from the caller is -- color is this. you cannot neglect one part of the world in order to cope with another. the united states is a world power and has to cope and treat world problems. the way crises become crises is by neglect and by not focusing the due amount of attention on each region of the world. . guest: they are doing an excellent job. and i predict that they will play a very important role in support of the oas in the return. >> an update on this story we're covering from the associated press. republican norm coleman conceded to alfred can -- to al franken today. he announced his decision. al franken is expected to make a statement shortly in about a half hour. we will have that life for you here on c-span. -- have that live for you here on c-span. at 8:00, general ray odierno breech reporters on the latest military operations in iraq, including the withdrawal of u.s. troops and iraq -- from baghdad. we will have that press conferen
guest: well, i have one of those useless master's degrees in foreign policy. but i think the point i want to take away from the caller is -- color is this. you cannot neglect one part of the world in order to cope with another. the united states is a world power and has to cope and treat world problems. the way crises become crises is by neglect and by not focusing the due amount of attention on each region of the world. . guest: they are doing an excellent job. and i predict that they will...
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that is what passes as foreign policy when you're u.s. attorney dealing with the southern district of new york. i knew him as my boss as the deputy attorney general and i now know him as the f.b.i. director. he is one of the most honest people i have known in public service. when he stands up and says he cannot assure the american people, the president should be a leader that listens and listens to the professionals he's placed around him. when the f.b.i. director says it's capable to vet folks, then we could revisit a policy that the american people can support. but instead what the president decides to do -- what he decides to do is try to belittle those differing opinion. you're smaller. you're lesser. a real leader attempts to persuade. a real leader attempts to cajole. real leader attempts to bring people with differing opinions to find common ground. a real leader does not belittle the states all across the country that he pretends to lead. i don't care any less about the widows and orphans of the syrian war than the president does.
that is what passes as foreign policy when you're u.s. attorney dealing with the southern district of new york. i knew him as my boss as the deputy attorney general and i now know him as the f.b.i. director. he is one of the most honest people i have known in public service. when he stands up and says he cannot assure the american people, the president should be a leader that listens and listens to the professionals he's placed around him. when the f.b.i. director says it's capable to vet...
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but this president has proven today that his foreign policy is more than just naÏve. it is willfully ignorant of the way the world truly works. this administration just last agreed, after months of congressional pressure, to impose sanctions on the venezuelan officials were were violating human rights. a government who has spent all of 2014 killing, jailing, and oppressing their own people. and yet, we make historic concessions that supports and is behind the tierney in venezuelan. tyranny in venezuela. the cuban government is influential at the highest levels of the regime. this policy contradiction is absurd. and it is disgraceful for a president who claims to treasure human rights and human freedom. this president is a single wish negotiator we have had in the white house in my lifetime. he has basically given the cuban government everything it asked for, and received no assurances of any advancement in democracy. let me close by reminding everyone that god bestowed on the cuban people the same rights that he did on every other man, woman, and child that has ever l
but this president has proven today that his foreign policy is more than just naÏve. it is willfully ignorant of the way the world truly works. this administration just last agreed, after months of congressional pressure, to impose sanctions on the venezuelan officials were were violating human rights. a government who has spent all of 2014 killing, jailing, and oppressing their own people. and yet, we make historic concessions that supports and is behind the tierney in venezuelan. tyranny in...
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he obviously does not like what the united states foreign policy is. but i am not clear on his particular spirit host: a comet saying -- host: this is a comment -- explain costa rica's unique government. guest: coaster rica should be a model for the rest of central america and foreign policy in the region -- coaster rate cut should be a model. that is why i pointed to militarization of central america. the emphasis of narcotics interdiction, that those two policies have cost central america great wit. we have one or real statesmen in central america, and that is the president of costa rica. i think in the rest of central america, we have a new president of el salvador that shows great promise. but in guatemala, the 40% of the territory is under in the control of narcotics dealers, the government does not run in that area of what's ramallah. honduras has been foundering because of a lack of skilled administration, because of a lack of commitment. and nicaragua, daniel ortega has taken away the civil liberties of a great many people for opposing him. so,
he obviously does not like what the united states foreign policy is. but i am not clear on his particular spirit host: a comet saying -- host: this is a comment -- explain costa rica's unique government. guest: coaster rica should be a model for the rest of central america and foreign policy in the region -- coaster rate cut should be a model. that is why i pointed to militarization of central america. the emphasis of narcotics interdiction, that those two policies have cost central america...
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jobs straight that's why as part of the rebalance of our poor and -- foreign policy to the asia-pacific, we boost u.s. exports to the region by 50%. really 60% of our exports go to the region. of broader progress prayed with 95% of the world's customers beyond america's borders, i made it a priority to open up new markets overseas and during my ministration we have increased u.s. exports to the world by more than 40%. to record levels. these exports support more than 11 million american jobs. companies that export tend to grow fast and and paye employees, their workers more than companies that do not export trade all of which is why exports of help to drive our economic recovery. it's one of the reasons why u.s. businesses have curated more than 50 million new jobs. it's a kind of progress that trade, when done right, can deliver. that's a kind of work we have tried to do here at the summit. we're continuing our work to make it easier to do business between our country so we are creating even more jobs. in the united states we are simplifying the process of starting a new business, incr
jobs straight that's why as part of the rebalance of our poor and -- foreign policy to the asia-pacific, we boost u.s. exports to the region by 50%. really 60% of our exports go to the region. of broader progress prayed with 95% of the world's customers beyond america's borders, i made it a priority to open up new markets overseas and during my ministration we have increased u.s. exports to the world by more than 40%. to record levels. these exports support more than 11 million american jobs....
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policy and that when we are evaluating our foreign policy moves globally, human rights can never be the only consideration but it has to be part of the. dialoguethe >> the president and ceo of the foundation for human rights of. >> whether we are talking about torture and the war on terror or the recent policy with russia and the upcoming issue of whether or not the u.s. congress should pass the accountability act. we don't need to go into the issues of the policy but whether we will stay on record as saying human rights matter. the matter in russia. the map -- the matter >> in >> more sunday night at 8:00 on "q &a." >> this morning, the foreign- policy staff writer has the latest on the north korea failed rocket launch.
policy and that when we are evaluating our foreign policy moves globally, human rights can never be the only consideration but it has to be part of the. dialoguethe >> the president and ceo of the foundation for human rights of. >> whether we are talking about torture and the war on terror or the recent policy with russia and the upcoming issue of whether or not the u.s. congress should pass the accountability act. we don't need to go into the issues of the policy but whether we...
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how we makeed about sure we make that celebration of difference in piece of our foreign policy. i would be interested of whether you take lb gtx you rights are human rights, and whether you would advocate for them as a piece of our broader agenda advocating for diversity? and what is your strategy for .reventing partners like turkey pompeo: i deeply believe lb gtx you persons should have every right that every other person has. responsibility when dealing with those countries to do our best to have an impact to make them recognize the fundamentals for every human being the same way we do here in the united states. >> last question. there was some exchange previously about statements you make to an elected official right after the boston marathon bombing in 2013, and whether .hat sends a message just tell me something about who the leaders are in the muslim world that you will be willing to work closely with, and what priority you would place on ?hanging that perception i think it is important to of a sense on the record of your view of the religion of islam and our partnerships
how we makeed about sure we make that celebration of difference in piece of our foreign policy. i would be interested of whether you take lb gtx you rights are human rights, and whether you would advocate for them as a piece of our broader agenda advocating for diversity? and what is your strategy for .reventing partners like turkey pompeo: i deeply believe lb gtx you persons should have every right that every other person has. responsibility when dealing with those countries to do our best to...
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and would that give us the same foreign policy that he gave us? governor christian: no, i don't think that's the case. concerning the fight on terrorism, i think there are a lot of similarities, yes. i think all of the tools we need to have it should be made available to us and we need to make sure we police those who use the tools. see, the argument we had this past spring was, somehow the tools were inherently faulty. they're not. the tools are effective and proven to be effective. there are always going to be folks operating in every sphere of life who will color outside the lines. there are bad doctors, lawyers, accountants, athletes. right? in every walk of life. yet, what we decide to do this summer is to throw tested and proven effective tools out because of allegations, not even proof, but allegations that somehow those tools could be used in a way that was unconstitutional. i still have not seen the case may that anything that was done was unconstitutional. when that case is made it is by people who don't have any idea what they are talki
and would that give us the same foreign policy that he gave us? governor christian: no, i don't think that's the case. concerning the fight on terrorism, i think there are a lot of similarities, yes. i think all of the tools we need to have it should be made available to us and we need to make sure we police those who use the tools. see, the argument we had this past spring was, somehow the tools were inherently faulty. they're not. the tools are effective and proven to be effective. there are...
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policy and trade. but we have chosen a different future for our country. a future that sees us restore our parliamentary sovereignty and national self-determination. and to become even more global -- [applause] prime minister may: and to become even more global and internationalist in action and in spirit. a future that sees us take back control of the things that matter to us, things like our national borders and immigration policy, and the way we decide and interpret our own laws so we are able to shape a better, more prosperous future for the working men and women of britain. a future that sees us step up with confidence to a new, even more internationalist role, where we meet our responsibilities to our friends and allies, champion the international cooperation and partnerships that projects our values around the world, and continue to act as one of the strongest and most forceful advocates for business, free markets, and free trade anywhere around the globe. this is a vision of a future that my co
policy and trade. but we have chosen a different future for our country. a future that sees us restore our parliamentary sovereignty and national self-determination. and to become even more global -- [applause] prime minister may: and to become even more global and internationalist in action and in spirit. a future that sees us take back control of the things that matter to us, things like our national borders and immigration policy, and the way we decide and interpret our own laws so we are...
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policy in central and south america, and the ongoing global pandemic. this conversation was part of the annual washington conference on the americas. >> i am the president of chevron's middle east, africa, exploration and production company. chevron has been operating in the americas for over a century and we have been proud sponsors of the washington conference on the americas for many years. in fact, chevron was a founding member of the council in 1963 when president john f. kennedy asked david rockefeller to form the council. chevron deeply values the role of the council of the americas, continues to bring together policymakers from across the hemisphere to discuss and promote policies that would be for the good of all people. it is now my pleasure to introduce the honorable gregory meeks to the washington conference on the americas. congressman meeks has had a lifelong career in public service. he has served as assistant -- attorney, and chief administrative judge in new york state. he spent five years in the new york state assembly, and in 1990 eig
policy in central and south america, and the ongoing global pandemic. this conversation was part of the annual washington conference on the americas. >> i am the president of chevron's middle east, africa, exploration and production company. chevron has been operating in the americas for over a century and we have been proud sponsors of the washington conference on the americas for many years. in fact, chevron was a founding member of the council in 1963 when president john f. kennedy...
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government will work better if we coordinate on foreign policy and have one national foreign policy that reflects the views of both elected bodies instead of a view of congress as simply an annoying body that has to be consulted now and then. i yield back. >> we go now to mr. chris smith of new jersey. >> thank you so much. i say to my witnesses in welcome to the "washington post" has done several editorials. pointing out that with the soviet union and now venezuela less able to prop them up, now potentially u.s. funds will do that. secondly, president obama's betrayal of cuban democrats and the fact that we should have listened to the ladies in white who will be testifying tomorrow. two of those are going back. two individuals. talk about bravery. speaking to the senate,into the house. they are going back. and yet the "post" talks about betrayal of cuban democrats. another editorial said that with no consequences in sight, cuba continues to crackdown on free speech. i would ask you, now an assessment since it has been -- the negotiations and the publicity of them -- are there any second
government will work better if we coordinate on foreign policy and have one national foreign policy that reflects the views of both elected bodies instead of a view of congress as simply an annoying body that has to be consulted now and then. i yield back. >> we go now to mr. chris smith of new jersey. >> thank you so much. i say to my witnesses in welcome to the "washington post" has done several editorials. pointing out that with the soviet union and now venezuela less...
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policy towards each other. with time, our people and werety were be going -- going to become the drivers of our relationship and not our government. i would argue that i was right in all of those assertions. else, my four years in brazil have convinced me that they are still valued. id.val its own brazil has seen fair share of internal political with the many demonstrations we saw across brazil, this is evidence of the health of brazilian democracy. there is broad public space for citizens to demonstrate and protest and make their views heard. brazilian institutions have the capacity to respond in a meaningful way. understandahead, we brazil's domestic transformation , because it was done within a market context, has shown that the market see -- democracy and the markets are not about status quo or protecting privileges. they are about creating space. the people themselves can have a central role in determining the developmental direction of a company. -- a country. this is a powerful message. it is a powerful
policy towards each other. with time, our people and werety were be going -- going to become the drivers of our relationship and not our government. i would argue that i was right in all of those assertions. else, my four years in brazil have convinced me that they are still valued. id.val its own brazil has seen fair share of internal political with the many demonstrations we saw across brazil, this is evidence of the health of brazilian democracy. there is broad public space for citizens to...
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perhaps, in the broadway, can you summarize the foreign policy, the overall foreign policy that you as a libertarian president will attempt to put into place. >> somebody told me before i got up here that i should not talk about foreign policy. i said i could not help it. our foreign policy creates more enemies than it does anything else. [applause] because our foreign policy is what i like to call a news in neighbor policy. think about it. what is worse than some removing next door to you -- you have never met them before -- and right away there in your business all the time? say, neighbor, that tree in your backyard, it does not look right and i will come over the stricken with my chain saw and cut it down. don't you worry about it. i will cut it down. that makes you want to go to work, doesn't it? [laughter] [applause] it won't be worse than that if that neighbor lived on the next street over were denied even lived in the next street over or the next town or, worse yet, live around the world. that is why we have any said -- enemies. stop being a nosy neighbor appeared star being a g
perhaps, in the broadway, can you summarize the foreign policy, the overall foreign policy that you as a libertarian president will attempt to put into place. >> somebody told me before i got up here that i should not talk about foreign policy. i said i could not help it. our foreign policy creates more enemies than it does anything else. [applause] because our foreign policy is what i like to call a news in neighbor policy. think about it. what is worse than some removing next door to...
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policy objective. let's talk about what full diplomatic relations are. you're going to having this discussion tomorrow i understand. what normalized relations are. the "washington post" ran a story suggesting that the talks to restore diplomatic relations were held up because they were unwilling to allow us to send secured shipments to a secured embassy and number of staff necessary to operate a future embassy and unwilling to remove the military presence around a future embassy. let me ask you would the state department to agree to establish a embassy in havana in all diplomats aren't able to travel freely through cuba? >> senator, what i can tell you, we have to have an embassy where diplomats can get out and travel and see the country and talk to people. we have restrictions on the way our embassy travel in terms of notification to governments in many countries around the world that range from 24 hours to 10 days. we are going to do everything possible to make sure that we have the least restriction
policy objective. let's talk about what full diplomatic relations are. you're going to having this discussion tomorrow i understand. what normalized relations are. the "washington post" ran a story suggesting that the talks to restore diplomatic relations were held up because they were unwilling to allow us to send secured shipments to a secured embassy and number of staff necessary to operate a future embassy and unwilling to remove the military presence around a future embassy. let...
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a look at foreign-policy facing the u.s. followed by a discussion on digital technology on journalism. >> coming up on the next "washington journal comecon aviation -- washington journal, the impact of holiday tribal. amtrak ridership going into the holiday and the expansion of passenger rail. ageguest is from railway magazine. later, yahoo motors giving enough date and the state of the repayment from the 2000 8-2000 nine auto bailout. live every morning at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c-span. >> president obama will pardon the turkey tomorrow morning at the white house live at c-span on 1:00 p.m. eastern. >> this is the rose garden and a very special place in particular because mrs. nexen was instrumental for designing. she had an affinity for roses. she was instrumental in opening up the white house for garden tours in the spring, a tradition that continues to this day. this was developed in 1972 by a .rench designer it is the only rows that will continually grow what the white rose.-- it is the only there were only steps away fro
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he previously served as a senior fellow and director of foreign security policy at the tokyo mitsui global the strategic studies institute in tokyo. so it really is a blue-ribbon panel we have. have nabe go first, because many folks outside tokyo may not have heard him. he is going to give us the few from tokyo on many issues. and then the others will not only be commentators, but panelists expressing their own views. thank you, bruce. i appreciate the introduction. one correction, i don't have a title for the japan reconstruction. that is one correction. bruce: maybe after today, you will. >> i am very happy to be back in washington dc. from 1995 until 2005. i keep coming back to washington times i came back this year, so i may come back in november. this is my second hometown. i appreciate the heritage for always giving me the opportunity to discuss these positions, especially bruce. this time i contacted bruce and said, what is going on with u.s. policy in north korea, share your insight? and bruce said, let's do some conference, why not, more insight? friendppreciate my old .nd mentor,
he previously served as a senior fellow and director of foreign security policy at the tokyo mitsui global the strategic studies institute in tokyo. so it really is a blue-ribbon panel we have. have nabe go first, because many folks outside tokyo may not have heard him. he is going to give us the few from tokyo on many issues. and then the others will not only be commentators, but panelists expressing their own views. thank you, bruce. i appreciate the introduction. one correction, i don't have...
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is record on foreign policy terrible. she has been part of this whole failed obama administration foreign-policy. so we will discuss it. the calling names, i'm not going there. you know what? too many people want you to do it the right ray -- right way. i think having the right vision and unifying people, i will be the next president of the united states. thank you all very much. i've got to go. [applause] lastly, we have this clock is coming up. so could you go and help me? if you don't like me, don't tell -- don't tell anybody. but if you do like me, go to these caucuses and let's move .orward are ♪ ♪ c-span takes you on the road to follow theouse as we candidates on c-span, c-span radio, and the span.org. -- and c-span.org. announcer: many of our veterans have come into my office talking about who they want to vote for. it is your civic duty to get out and vote. i ensured you to get out, do your research, and vote for the candidate who best represents causes.se it's -- your [indiscernible] has the most progressive
is record on foreign policy terrible. she has been part of this whole failed obama administration foreign-policy. so we will discuss it. the calling names, i'm not going there. you know what? too many people want you to do it the right ray -- right way. i think having the right vision and unifying people, i will be the next president of the united states. thank you all very much. i've got to go. [applause] lastly, we have this clock is coming up. so could you go and help me? if you don't like...
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this is about foreign-policy and defense. we believe in strong defense and protecting this great country and the people of this great country is an absolute priority of our government. our country is truly a beacon of liberty in the world. we can only accomplish that through strength. as former president reagan said an accomplished so well for peace through strength. this section is all about that. not only the -- about being a begin of liberty for the world through strength. i was like to call on eric two cochairs for this subsection. our two co-chairs for this subsection. >> it is the desire of the chair that we be as quick as possible. i will be brief. i want to thank our to professional volunteer staff for their work. all the members of the committee it for what was a vigorous and constructive session. the members of the subcommittee would agree. we have presented a report and you are correct in saying the policy of the united states is peace through strength. the purpose of our foreign policy is to protect the security a
this is about foreign-policy and defense. we believe in strong defense and protecting this great country and the people of this great country is an absolute priority of our government. our country is truly a beacon of liberty in the world. we can only accomplish that through strength. as former president reagan said an accomplished so well for peace through strength. this section is all about that. not only the -- about being a begin of liberty for the world through strength. i was like to call...
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policy. nobody said about malta. a broader japanese strategic relationship. what were one was more global. it involved europe. some of the people who have been sent to come in geneva and representation of nato, japan certainly is globalizing some interests in a hedging sort of way. it will be interesting to me to see what will happen. i do not think it will be overt. it must be difficult for japan with respect to ironic -- iran. the administration feels strongly about that but china says they are not going to risk that on oil. they are not going to increase imports but not cut them down. japan has had a relationship , that has100 years been relativelycontradict for u. , that has been relatively good. i do not think we will see the things we will directly for example, hedging on the iran question, we will see that. on china, india, what can india do? on two countries can agree -- japan and the u.s. can agree that could gain momentum. >> i agree. i think the hedging is going to be soft and gent
policy. nobody said about malta. a broader japanese strategic relationship. what were one was more global. it involved europe. some of the people who have been sent to come in geneva and representation of nato, japan certainly is globalizing some interests in a hedging sort of way. it will be interesting to me to see what will happen. i do not think it will be overt. it must be difficult for japan with respect to ironic -- iran. the administration feels strongly about that but china says they...
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thank you. >> governor, our foreign policy -- well, i don't think we have a foreign policy. jeb bush: we do. >>our foreign policies one of retrenchment disengagement, one of the things america's presence and powers in the world is not a force for good. i love reading books about history particularly. if you take a pause at our own history, we have been a force for good consistently. she idea that we are not is quite dangerous. the two things that matter in foreign policy is that our friends know that we have their back. and that our enemies fear us a little bit -- not a lot but just enough to know that the consequence, if they behave in a way that is dangerous for the region or the world that will be consequences. our consistent friends don't believe america is reliable. this is a test i am do this all the time. you're going to go first. [laughter] name a country where the american relationship is better today than when barack obama came into office. >> can't do it. >> cuba. jeb bush: congratulations. i don't know about north korea. mirror mark perhaps. but not canada, absol
thank you. >> governor, our foreign policy -- well, i don't think we have a foreign policy. jeb bush: we do. >>our foreign policies one of retrenchment disengagement, one of the things america's presence and powers in the world is not a force for good. i love reading books about history particularly. if you take a pause at our own history, we have been a force for good consistently. she idea that we are not is quite dangerous. the two things that matter in foreign policy is that our...
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we will always express because it is part of the united states -- foreign policy as part of our dna, and that is our view of human rights and our thoughts about it. we have shared good thoughts about it and have had good exchanges. part of this arrangement that took place involved an exchange of people as well as the release of some people. our hope is that as time goes on, we will continue to develop that. what we did talk about the relationship and through a creation of a bilateral committee that might work together to put focus on these issues so that we can make the most out of this moment and not lose the future with respect to the embargo and other issues. we are going to work at that. today is the beginning of a constructive effort and that is the way we want to keep it. translator: we have completed the exchanges to reestablish diplomatic relations as we open the embassy. we have managed to achieve something very important in the last few years and the u.s. government has recognized the embargo against cuba is the wrong policy, causing isolation and bringing about humanitaria
we will always express because it is part of the united states -- foreign policy as part of our dna, and that is our view of human rights and our thoughts about it. we have shared good thoughts about it and have had good exchanges. part of this arrangement that took place involved an exchange of people as well as the release of some people. our hope is that as time goes on, we will continue to develop that. what we did talk about the relationship and through a creation of a bilateral committee...
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and would that give us the same foreign policy that he gave us? governor christian: no, i don't think that's the case. concerning the fight on terrorism, i think there are a lot of similarities, yes. i think all of the tools we need to have it should be made available to us and we need to make sure we police those who use the tools. see, the argument we had this past spring was, somehow the tools were inherently faulty. they're not. the tools are effective and proven to be effective. there are always going to be folks operating in every sphere of life who will color outside the lines. there are bad doctors, lawyers, accountants, athletes. right? in every walk of life. yet, what we decide to do this summer is to throw tested and proven effective tools out because of allegations, not even proof, but allegations that somehow those tools could be used in a way that was unconstitutional. i still have not seen the case may that anything that was done was unconstitutional. when that case is made it is by people who don't have any idea what they are talki
and would that give us the same foreign policy that he gave us? governor christian: no, i don't think that's the case. concerning the fight on terrorism, i think there are a lot of similarities, yes. i think all of the tools we need to have it should be made available to us and we need to make sure we police those who use the tools. see, the argument we had this past spring was, somehow the tools were inherently faulty. they're not. the tools are effective and proven to be effective. there are...
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turkey had a foreign-policy that slogan zerod by a problems with neighbors. today, they only have problem with neighbors. to rethink what their approach to the region is going to be. you may have noticed that egypt has hermetically downgraded its relations with turkey. if you look at what is happening to the muslim brotherhood across the region, they were very strong in opposition. has been it ineffective everywhere it has been. it is not a rising force, it is a declining force. k.p., these the a. are sister parties. they thought what was going to ,e the rise of political islam it has to rethink that posture. turkey can play a significant role in the region. it is not playing the role that it in vision for itself and it has to rethink that posture. >> there is another point. turkey tried to manipulate the crisis in syria and iraq. it thought it could be a mid- level power. what happened is that it became embroiled with its own problems. the southeast quadrant of kurt -- of turkey is heavily kurdish. its own kurdish problem got in the way. turkey is ramped up
turkey had a foreign-policy that slogan zerod by a problems with neighbors. today, they only have problem with neighbors. to rethink what their approach to the region is going to be. you may have noticed that egypt has hermetically downgraded its relations with turkey. if you look at what is happening to the muslim brotherhood across the region, they were very strong in opposition. has been it ineffective everywhere it has been. it is not a rising force, it is a declining force. k.p., these the...
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responding that the outcome in iraq stresses and need for better foreign policy. we will get your thoughts in a moment. you on whetherto the united states should take more of an isolationist stance. stance orrnationalist an interventional list stance. here's how you can call us this morning. (202) 585-3880 for democrats. (202) 585-3881 for republicans. (202) 585-3882 for independents. you can post on social media as well. if you want to send us an e-mail, journal@c-span.org. op-ed's that appeared in newspapers looking at iraq and featuring to texas legislators. legislators. here's the title. isolationist policy makes the threat of terrorism even greater. -- going on to say that the group is well trained, sophisticated and adept to recruitment with thousands of people with european passports fighting on inside. its side.g on again, the thoughts of the texas governor, rick perry. the response from rand paul of kentucky this morning. he starts off this way in an op-ed released july 14. he goes on more to talk about the stance he is taking. characterizing senator paul
responding that the outcome in iraq stresses and need for better foreign policy. we will get your thoughts in a moment. you on whetherto the united states should take more of an isolationist stance. stance orrnationalist an interventional list stance. here's how you can call us this morning. (202) 585-3880 for democrats. (202) 585-3881 for republicans. (202) 585-3882 for independents. you can post on social media as well. if you want to send us an e-mail, journal@c-span.org. op-ed's that...
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foreign policy. from the brookings institution and the council of the americas, this is an hour and a half. >> ladies and gentlemen, while we're waiting, now would be a good time to turn off your cell phones and electronic leashes that you might have come in with. or put them on silence, please, or buzz. >> well, good morning, everyone. >> good morning. >> kind of feel like i'm at church. good morning, everyone. >> good morning. >> there you go. much better. thank you. welcome to our program this morning on china and the americas. it's a particularly auspicious day to be hosting because of you following the news our own vice president biden just got off the plane in beijing for a five-day visit. so much of the world's attention is on china and the u.s. today. we want to focus a little bit of that spotlight on china and the broader western hemisphere, specifically latin america, today. my name is eric farnsworth and i head the americas society and the council of the americas. and it's a real honor for
foreign policy. from the brookings institution and the council of the americas, this is an hour and a half. >> ladies and gentlemen, while we're waiting, now would be a good time to turn off your cell phones and electronic leashes that you might have come in with. or put them on silence, please, or buzz. >> well, good morning, everyone. >> good morning. >> kind of feel like i'm at church. good morning, everyone. >> good morning. >> there you go. much better....
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this foreign-policy mass, -- mess, he always watns transparency. host: you're in a swing state. are you seeing a lot of commercials? caller: i go back and forth between denver and the suburbs. when they go out and do the polls, they're finding out that they're asking more democrats and coming back with a 10 point lead. from what i've seen, they're trying to go back to the 2008 turn out. host: that was got from colorado springs. up next in oregon on the democratic line. caller: it's nice to talk to you today. thank you for taking my call. the media tries to interject their opinions into the politics of what's going on today. i do not care whether that is republican or democrat. i think the media has this about their ability to be neutral. one of the examples that i would give is to checked politifact. whenever they give up facts about the president and romney -- did he really do that stuff? then instead of coming back, if obama is not 100% on a point, they will find some way or some small percentage to show that he was not exactly a perfectly right therefore he is discredited, to
this foreign-policy mass, -- mess, he always watns transparency. host: you're in a swing state. are you seeing a lot of commercials? caller: i go back and forth between denver and the suburbs. when they go out and do the polls, they're finding out that they're asking more democrats and coming back with a 10 point lead. from what i've seen, they're trying to go back to the 2008 turn out. host: that was got from colorado springs. up next in oregon on the democratic line. caller: it's nice to talk...
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look at the stage where the president and mitt romney will debate foreign policy tomorrow night. c-span's live coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. eastern with a preview program. that's followed by the debate itself at 9:00 eastern. and then your reaction following the debate at about 10:30 eastern. you can also go online tomorrow for our live coverage of all the presidential and vice-presidential debates. you'll find clips of each debate question and candidate's answers by topic and behind the scenes live streams and sights and sounds after the debates. more at c-span.org/debates. >> with the focus on the presidential debates this month c-span is asking middle and high school students to send a message to the president as part of this year's c-span student cam video documentary competition. students will answer the question what is the most important issue the president should consider in 2013? for a chance to win the grand prize of $5,000. c-span's student cam video competition is open to students grade 6 through 12. for complete rules, go online to studentcam.org. >> i had gone to vi
look at the stage where the president and mitt romney will debate foreign policy tomorrow night. c-span's live coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. eastern with a preview program. that's followed by the debate itself at 9:00 eastern. and then your reaction following the debate at about 10:30 eastern. you can also go online tomorrow for our live coverage of all the presidential and vice-presidential debates. you'll find clips of each debate question and candidate's answers by topic and behind the scenes...
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policy or the next administration's foreign policy might be hostile to it. as an experienced manager, how do you deal with that? >> you're right. the state department about 70,000 employees, interestingly about the same size as the organization i led when ways a the exxonmobil. about 40,000 of those state department employees are deployed overseas. about 60% of exxonmobil employees are not americans. in terms of understanding and dealing with people who are representing you around the world, and they are half way around the world, in various embassies and missions, how do you get all of these people aligned with one objective. and the objective is america's interest and america's national security. so i think that part of leadership is expressing very clear views and part of leadership is having an organization that has a clear line of sight on issues as to who owns these and whole be held -- and who will be held accountable for them, and having an organization that is all working in concert towards that objective. my experience has been that people look for
policy or the next administration's foreign policy might be hostile to it. as an experienced manager, how do you deal with that? >> you're right. the state department about 70,000 employees, interestingly about the same size as the organization i led when ways a the exxonmobil. about 40,000 of those state department employees are deployed overseas. about 60% of exxonmobil employees are not americans. in terms of understanding and dealing with people who are representing you around the...
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over now to a house foreign affairs committee hearing and that hearing is on the president's recently announced shift in cuba policy that would normalize relation was cuba and lift many travel and economic sanctions that have been placed for 50 years. speaking now is roberta jackson state department's chief officer charged with implementing thepolicy. she'll be joined own treasury officials this year. congressman ed royce is chairing this hearing. >> the successful resolution of these issues will enable a future u.s. embassy to provide services commensurate with our diplomatic missions around the world. i hope you won't object to having seen our diplomats in action most recently if i take this opportunity to salute their tireless effort to advance our interests on the island. they are dedicated public servants. we have only just begun this effort to normalize relations and we appreciate that there is a diversity of views in the u.s. congress on this effort towards cuba. we hope that we can work together to find common ground towards our shared goal of enabling the cuban people to free
over now to a house foreign affairs committee hearing and that hearing is on the president's recently announced shift in cuba policy that would normalize relation was cuba and lift many travel and economic sanctions that have been placed for 50 years. speaking now is roberta jackson state department's chief officer charged with implementing thepolicy. she'll be joined own treasury officials this year. congressman ed royce is chairing this hearing. >> the successful resolution of these...
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policy, and when we are evaluating our foreign policy moves globally, human-rights can never be the only consideration. it has to be part of the dialogue. >> katrina lantos swett. >> when we abandon our deepest values, whether we're talking about torture as it relates to the war on terror, or the recent policy with russia, the upcoming issue of whether not the congress should pass the accountability act, we do not need to go into the details of that, but human rights matter in russia and china. >> more sunday night at 8:00 on "q&a." >> this was the fourth in a series of campaign speeches the vice president delivered on general election issues. it is 40 minutes. >> thank you. thank you all very much. >> good afternoon. it is an honor to be here. my husband and i -- i have worked a few different jobs, but none has been more important than being a mom. my husband and i taught our daughters the importance of fairness. everyone has to play by the same rules. when the president and vice- president talked about the buffet role, i hear those same values, fairness, balance, one set of rules,
policy, and when we are evaluating our foreign policy moves globally, human-rights can never be the only consideration. it has to be part of the dialogue. >> katrina lantos swett. >> when we abandon our deepest values, whether we're talking about torture as it relates to the war on terror, or the recent policy with russia, the upcoming issue of whether not the congress should pass the accountability act, we do not need to go into the details of that, but human rights matter in...
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foreign policy? >> i do, senator. >> do you agree with me that we should continue to maintain and foster the strength of u.s.- egyptian relationship? >> i do. if our government decides that they have to take some action based on existing legal frameworks and restrictions, i would recommend that we find a way to restore those as quick as it meanteven if conditioning in some way. i strongly believe we have to maintain contact with egyptian armed forces. >> do you have any reason to believe that some have feared and some fear now that weapons and equipment that we provide to the egyptians or that we have provided in the past have been used or will be used or would be used in ways that might the unitedin danger states military or civilian personnel or united states interest? >> there is no indication at this point that would be a concern. >> in your opinion, was elected government of morsi moving toward dictatorship? i would like to use this opportunity to express my conversations with my counterparty. i
foreign policy? >> i do, senator. >> do you agree with me that we should continue to maintain and foster the strength of u.s.- egyptian relationship? >> i do. if our government decides that they have to take some action based on existing legal frameworks and restrictions, i would recommend that we find a way to restore those as quick as it meanteven if conditioning in some way. i strongly believe we have to maintain contact with egyptian armed forces. >> do you have any...
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we have expressed and we will always express because it is part of the united states' foreign-policy and part of our dna, and that is our view of human rights and our thoughts about it. we have shared good thoughts on that and had good exchanges. part of this arrangement that took place involved an exchange of people as well as the release of some people. our hope is that as time goes on, we will continue to develop that. but we did -- what we did talk about today was how to further the relationship most effectively. and perhaps through a creation of a bilateral committee that might work together to put focus on these issues so that we can make the most out of this moment and not lose the future with respect to the embargo and other issues. we are going to work at that. today is the beginning of a constructive effort and that is the way we want to keep it. translator: we have completed the exchanges to reestablish diplomatic relations as we open the embassy. we have managed to achieve the very important progress in the last few years and the u.s. government has recognized the embargo
we have expressed and we will always express because it is part of the united states' foreign-policy and part of our dna, and that is our view of human rights and our thoughts about it. we have shared good thoughts on that and had good exchanges. part of this arrangement that took place involved an exchange of people as well as the release of some people. our hope is that as time goes on, we will continue to develop that. but we did -- what we did talk about today was how to further the...
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foreign-policy record -- is the millennial voter looking at that as closely as economics and thinks about college? i don't know if it is equal screwed me. part of it is the record when it comes to whether they can trust -- that is something they are looking at. now, aeign-policy right lot of people are very eager to have more attention paid to their regular ability to work, find jobs, have health care coverage. for a lot of millennials, they just want to know that they will be ok and that issues at home will be taking care of. and a inc. this issue of divisiveness and inequality based on racial and religious ground is an issue. and it is potentially the issue in this presidential election cycle. and a lot of people in this globalized world, when we interact with each other easily -- our america for young people is a very diverse fun. and i think a lot of people appreciate that about hillary clinton, she is working to embrace this message in her campaign. so maybe that overshadows some of the things where there should be scrutiny. host: this is mason from oregon. on the line from 18-29 yea
foreign-policy record -- is the millennial voter looking at that as closely as economics and thinks about college? i don't know if it is equal screwed me. part of it is the record when it comes to whether they can trust -- that is something they are looking at. now, aeign-policy right lot of people are very eager to have more attention paid to their regular ability to work, find jobs, have health care coverage. for a lot of millennials, they just want to know that they will be ok and that...
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who thinks that regime change is an idea for foreign policy? no. what we need is bold leadership from a great leader. time has come. truly this is a future to believe in. it is not a dream. it is a vision and it is worth going for with all of our minds. this is for our future, for my children, your children, our great grandchildren and beyond to know that when this happens and the future that comes and they say you know when immigration reform and education and health care, when we were at war around the world and things were happening, what did you do? you can say i voted for the person who turned the tide. so make sure that you're not just liking this on facebook but that you are bringing 10 people, each of you, i really mean it across the states and talk to them and say this is what is at stake and make sure this is reflected here amongst ourselves. something that has pushed through and something that we get to see in the history books. because history is -- by the winners. and we must win. thank you. [applause] [crowd chanting "bernie"] >> i wo
who thinks that regime change is an idea for foreign policy? no. what we need is bold leadership from a great leader. time has come. truly this is a future to believe in. it is not a dream. it is a vision and it is worth going for with all of our minds. this is for our future, for my children, your children, our great grandchildren and beyond to know that when this happens and the future that comes and they say you know when immigration reform and education and health care, when we were at war...
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the united states has been conducting foreign policy relating to migration. one area is development, for example. u.s. aid and the state department has several approach to the development and tried to connect investment opportunities. latin america is one of them. the idea initiative, for example, is one of those initiatives. also working on immigration development issues. what are the implications for latin america in this context? one of them is, there is recognition in latin america that there seems to be an alignment of immigration reform. whatever that means to latin americans. there is at least an understanding of common interest over that. the second issue is that some countries, mexico for example, say -- see this as an opportunity for corporations. -- for cooperation. the question is over a range of other issues. here comes the third issue, which is an opportunity and the relationship between u.s. and some of the mexican continents. the issues may have to deal with labor rights, human rights of migrants, but also may have to do with development issue
the united states has been conducting foreign policy relating to migration. one area is development, for example. u.s. aid and the state department has several approach to the development and tried to connect investment opportunities. latin america is one of them. the idea initiative, for example, is one of those initiatives. also working on immigration development issues. what are the implications for latin america in this context? one of them is, there is recognition in latin america that...